Groundcover
Sumac, Gro-Low Fragrant
Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'
Features
Very glossy leaves with three leaflets.Clusters of hairy red fruit in late summer and early sutumn (on female plants only).Autumn color varies from orange and scarlet to reddish purple.
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist well drained soils are best, but tolerates some dryness. Prefers acid soils, but tolerates alkaline soils.
Cultivars
- 'Gro-Low'- 2 feet tall; spreads out to 8 feet wide.
Mature Height
20-24 Inches
(The cultivar 'Gro-Low' is the only fragrant sumac that can be used as a ground cover. The species is actually a shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall.)
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Bloom Color
Not of Interest
Bloom Season
-
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Foliage Color
Green
Pests and Problems
Additional Notes
Male and female flowers are on separte plants. Fruit will be produced only if a male plant is available to pollinate females.
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